Rita and Leo Greenland Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Rita and Leo Greenland Family Foundation is a private foundation in Norwalk, Connecticut. In tax year 2025 it gave $143,976 in 26 grants; the typical grant was $2,250 and the largest $25,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$143,976
- Number of grants26
- Typical grant$2,250
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$1.8 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was up from $86,250 the year before.
33% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $83,900 | 37 | $1.7 million |
| 2024 | $86,250 | 36 | $1.7 million |
| 2025 | $143,976 | 26 | $1.8 million |
How to apply
Rita and Leo Greenland Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Rita and Leo Greenland Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 7 | $62,226 |
| New York | 7 | $57,000 |
| California | 3 | $7,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Vermont | 2 | $3,500 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $2,500 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $2,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $2,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $1,750 |
| Florida | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| ACLU Foundation | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Individual | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Adl | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Individual | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Coral Reef Alliance | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Ocean Conservancy | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Georgetown Lombardi Cancer Center | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Yivo Institute for Jewish Research | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Rainforest Trust | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Tergar International | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Tergar Schools | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Scranton Area Community Foundation | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Easterseals | Unrestricted | $1,750 |
| Familial Dysautonomia Foundation | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Middlebury College | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Norwalk Community College Foundatio | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Individual | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| La Regional Food Bank | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Teens for Food Justice | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Connecticut Food Share | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Individual | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| From the Heart Productions | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Lpga Foundation | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| National Links Trust | Unrestricted | $226 |
Officers and trustees
- Andrew Greenland
- Seth Greenland
Questions people ask
Does Rita and Leo Greenland Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Rita and Leo Greenland Family Foundation give?
$143,976 in tax year 2025, across 26 grants, with a typical grant of $2,250.
Who runs Rita and Leo Greenland Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Andrew Greenland (Trustee) and Seth Greenland (Trustee).
What does Rita and Leo Greenland Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, education and food and hunger.